Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with Other Devices
WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers can be used with WR‑1 wireless remote controllers and SB‑5000 flash units.
- Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with WR‑1 Wireless Remote Controllers
- Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with SB‑5000 Flash Units
Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with WR‑1 Wireless Remote Controllers
In combination with a WR‑1 wireless remote controller, the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be used for interval-timer photography—in which the camera automatically takes pictures automatically at preset intervals—and long time-exposures, as well as for simultaneous and synchronized release.
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For more information, see the documentation for the WR‑1.
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When reading the documentation for the WR‑1, replace all references to the WR‑R10 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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When used as a transmitter, the WR‑1 should be placed in Group A.
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The WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b must be paired with the WR‑1 (Pairing WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b Controllers with the WR‑1).
Features Available with the WR‑1
A single WR‑1 can be paired with multiple WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers and used to simultaneously release the shutters on multiple cameras with one press of the WR‑1’s shutter-release button (Simultaneous Release with the WR‑T10).
When attached to multiple cameras, WR‑1 or WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers can be used for synchronized release between a master camera and one or more remote cameras (Synchronized Release with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b).
The Fn button on a transmitting WR‑1 performs the function assigned by cameras to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers are attached.
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The Fn button functions in the same way as the button on the WR‑T10 (The WR‑T10 Fn Button).
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This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter. It is not available when the WR‑1 is mounted on a camera.
The WR‑1 can be used for interval-timer photography, in which the camera automatically takes a selected number of shots automatically at preset intervals.
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This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter.
Choose the time the shutter-release button remains in the fully-pressed state for long time-exposures or to take single shots in burst release modes.
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This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter. It is not available when the WR‑1 is mounted on a camera.
Delay release of the shutter on cameras to which receiving WR‑1 controllers are attached.
Pairing WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b Controllers with the WR‑1
WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers must be paired with the WR‑1. ID mode connections are not supported. For more information, see the documentation for the WR‑1.
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Use the WR‑1 as a transmitter or receiver.
Slide the Tx/Rx/OFF switch on the WR‑1 to [
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Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b and WR‑1 to the same channel.
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The channel for the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be chosen using the channel selector.
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To choose a channel for the WR‑1, press E or G. When using the WR‑1 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b, choose channel 5, 10, or 15.
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Here, all controllers are set to Channel 15.
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Select [] for [ ] in the WR‑1 menus.
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Highlight [2.] in the WR‑1 menus and press
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Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.
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Highlight [z while simultaneously pressing the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.] in the WR‑1 menus and press
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When pairing devices, place them close together.
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The red and green LEDs on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will flash on and off in sequence when pairing is complete.
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The WR‑1 will display a message and the red and green LEDs will flash on and off in sequence. Press MENU to exit when the menus are displayed.
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Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with SB‑5000 Flash Units
A WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b mounted on a camera can be used as a transmitter to control remote flash units via radio AWL.
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This feature is available only with cameras that support radio AWL.
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For more information on available features and on adjusting settings, see the documentation for the camera and SB‑5000.
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When reading the documentation for the SB‑5000, replace all references to the WR‑R10 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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For use with radio remote control, the SB‑5000 must either be paired with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b or connected in PIN mode.
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Pairing: Press the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b to pair it with the SB‑5000 (Connecting in Pairing Mode).
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PIN: Enter the PIN for the camera on the SB‑5000 (Connecting in PIN Mode).
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Features Available with the SB‑5000
Radio AWL can be used to control flash units not visible from the camera or placed at distances of up to about 30 m (98 ft). It offers more flexibility in lighting choices and frees you from fretting over flash placement.
Radio AWL allows simultaneous control of up to 18 flash units arranged freely in up to 6 groups.
The camera provides real-time updates on the status and settings of remote flash units. Flash settings can also be adjusted from the camera.
Connecting in Pairing Mode
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Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.
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Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b to the desired channel.
Here we select Channel 15.
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Select [] for [ ] > [ ] in the camera photo shooting menu.
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Select [] for [ ] > [ ] in the camera setup menu.
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Rotate the flash unit power switch to REMOTE.
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Press the wireless setting button to cycle through remote modes until radio control remote mode is displayed.
Keep cycling until the a icon is displayed.
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Set the flash unit to the same channel as the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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Press the MENU button, highlight [
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Highlight the channel selected in Step 2 and press OK.
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Here we select Channel 15.
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Choose [] mode.
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Highlight [] and press OK.
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Press the OK button on the flash unit and the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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Wait no longer than about a second between pressing the OK button on the flash unit and the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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If desired, the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be pressed before the OK on the flash unit.
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Confirm that pairing is complete.
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If pairing succeeds, the LINK indicator on the flash unit will blink green and orange. The LEDs on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will blink alternately red and green.
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Pairing is complete when the green LED on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b lights, the flash unit LINK indicator turns green, and the flash unit displays the message “PAIRING COMPLETE”.
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You will not need to perform pairing again when connecting the devices in future.
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If pairing fails, for example because you waited too long between pressing the buttons on the flash unit and WR-R11a/WR-R11b, the flash unit will display the message “NO RESPONSE”. Repeat the pairing process from Step 9.
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Connecting in PIN Mode
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Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.
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Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b to the desired channel.
Here we select Channel 15.
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Select [] for [ ] > [ ] in the camera photo shooting menu.
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Go to the camera setup menu, select [2.] > [ ], then highlight [ ] and press
A PIN-entry dialog will be displayed.
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Enter a four-digit PIN and press J.
Enter a four-digit number of your choice. There is no need to re-enter the PIN in future.
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Rotate the flash unit power switch to REMOTE.
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Press the wireless setting button to cycle through remote modes until radio-control mode is displayed.
Keep cycling until the a icon is displayed.
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Set the flash unit to the same channel as the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.
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Press the MENU button, highlight [
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Highlight the channel selected in Step 2 and press OK.
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Here we select Channel 15.
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Choose [] mode.
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Highlight [
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Highlight [
] and press OK.
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Enter the PIN.
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Highlight [
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Use the rotary multi selector to enter the PIN, pressing H or F to highlight digits and E or G to change.
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Enter the four-digit PIN selected in Step 5.
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Press OK when entry is complete; the connection to the camera will be initiated automatically.
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When the connection is established, the green LED on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will light and the LINK indicator on the flash unit will turn green.
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